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iOS 18.1 and Beyond: Siri's Apple Intelligence Features 00:43	MacRumors
iOS 18.1 and Beyond: Siri's Apple Intelligence Features With Apple Intelligence, Apple is aiming to make Siri smarter than ever before. The personal assistant is going to be able to learn more about you, do more in apps, and hand over the reins to a smarter virtual assistant when needed. Some new ‌Siri‌ features are available now, while some won't be coming until 2025. This guide highlights everything that's new with ‌Siri‌ thanks to ‌Apple Intelligence‌.Updated Siri Design ‌Siri‌ has a refreshed desi... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Video Review: A Month With the iPad Mini 7 27-11-24 21:48	MacRumors
Video Review: A Month With the iPad Mini 7 It's been just over a month since Apple released the iPad mini 7, refreshing its smallest tablet with a new Apple Intelligence-capable A17 Pro chip. MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera has been using the ‌iPad mini 7‌ as a replacement for the iPad Pro for the last several weeks, and he has some thoughts to share on Apple's latest iPad.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. For a travel companion alongside a MacBook Pro or a MacBook Air, the 8.3-inch iPad mini i... Read the full article on MacRumors »
iPhone 17 Pro Already Rumored to Have These 8 New Features 27-11-24 21:19	MacRumors
iPhone 17 Pro Already Rumored to Have These 8 New Features While the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are not expected to launch for 10 more months, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices.An imaginative iPhone 17 Pro concept based on rumors Below, we recap key changes rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro models so far:Aluminum frame: iPhone 17 Pro models are rumored to have an aluminum frame, whereas the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro models have a titanium frame, and the iPhone X through iPhone 14 Pro have a stainless steel frame. T... Read the full article on MacRumors »
AirPods Pro 2 Get Massive $95 Discount for Black Friday... 27-11-24 19:02	MacRumors
AirPods Pro 2 Get Massive $95 Discount for Black Friday, Available For Just $153.99 Black Friday is almost here, and Amazon has one of the best deals of the year available to purchase right now. You can get the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) for just $153.99, down from $249.00.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.This sale beats the previous all-time low price by nearly $40 and is overall one of the best deals we're tracking for Black Friday... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Is the HomePod Mini a Good Gift Still? Here's What to C... 27-11-24 18:29	MacRumors
Is the HomePod Mini a Good Gift Still? Here's What to Consider At $99 in the U.S., the HomePod mini is a more affordable gift option for Apple enthusiasts. However, the speaker was released just over four years ago, so you may be wondering if it is still worth purchasing or if you should hold off. Below, we outline three things to take into consideration.First, there have been rumors about a HomePod mini 2, but none of them are recent.The firmest rumor came from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Back in February 2023, he said mass shipments of a ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Here's How the Apple Card Savings Account's Interest Ra... 27-11-24 16:24	MacRumors
Here's How the Apple Card Savings Account's Interest Rate Compares to Major Competitors In the U.S., the Apple Card offers a high-yield savings account option, allowing you to earn far more interest on your money compared to the average bank's basic savings account. Apple's account offers an APY of 4.1% as of writing, and while that is a competitive rate, it is not the absolute best offer available at this time. The chart below compares the Apple Card saving account's rate to some other popular high-yield savings accounts in the U.S., as of writing. Provider APY* ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Black Friday Streaming Deals Include Big Savings on Dis... 27-11-24 16:11	MacRumors
Black Friday Streaming Deals Include Big Savings on Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+, and Peacock We've been focusing on deals on physical products over the past few weeks, but Black Friday is also a great time of year to purchase a streaming membership. Some of the biggest services have great discounts for new and select returning members this week, including Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+, and Peacock.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Disney+ ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Do More Single-Handedly With Double Tap on Apple Watch 27-11-24 13:15	MacRumors
Do More Single-Handedly With Double Tap on Apple Watch Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models include a multi-functional Double Tap gesture that you might not know about or haven't yet got around to trying. Here's everything Double Tap can do, and how you can make the most of it on your Apple Watch. Double Tap is a gesture-based feature for Apple Watch models that lets you control watch functions by tapping your thumb and index finger together twice. The feature aims to make it easier to navigate the Apple Watch when y... Read the full article on MacRumors »
iPhone Sales Stall Despite Global Smartphone Market Rec... 27-11-24 12:43	MacRumors
iPhone Sales Stall Despite Global Smartphone Market Recovery Apple experienced minimal iPhone growth in 2024 despite a significant rebound in the global smartphone market, according to new data published by IDC. Worldwide smartphone shipments increased 6.2% to reach 1.24 billion units, but iPhone shipments grew by just 0.4% during the same period. The tepid performance underlines Apple's challenges in key markets like China, where domestic rivals are gaining ground through aggressive pricing and technological innovation. Chinese manufacturers like Xi... Read the full article on MacRumors »
M2 iPad Air Black Friday Deals Include $100 Off Nearly ... 26-11-24 19:33	MacRumors
M2 iPad Air Black Friday Deals Include $100 Off Nearly Every Model at Best Buy Yesterday we shared a collection of discounts on Apple's M4 iPad Pro at Best Buy, and today we're shifting focus to the M2 iPad Air. Best Buy has $100 off nearly every model of this tablet, and you won't need a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership to see the deals. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Prices start at $499.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch iP... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Has Scaled Back (PRODUCT)RED Color Option Over Pa... 26-11-24 19:10	MacRumors
Apple Has Scaled Back (PRODUCT)RED Color Option Over Past Few Years Since 2006, Apple has partnered with the (RED) brand to raise money for The Global Fund, an organization that aims to combat diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria in Africa. Through this partnership, Apple has long offered a (PRODUCT)RED color option for some products, but it has scaled back this effort over the past few years. The only current-generation (PRODUCT)RED product that Apple sells new is the iPhone SE 3, which is expected to be discontinued in March. Beyond that, ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Pay Donation Campaign for World AIDS Day Returns ... 26-11-24 18:09	MacRumors
Apple Pay Donation Campaign for World AIDS Day Returns This Friday Apple today announced that it will again donate $5 for every purchase made using Apple Pay on Apple.com, through the Apple Store app, or at an Apple Store to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria from November 29 through December 8. Apple said its donation this year will be capped at $3 million. The Global Fund aims to combat diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria throughout the developing world. Apple says its donation to the organization will contin... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Amazon Drops Price of Black Apple Watch Ultra 2 to $699... 26-11-24 16:52	MacRumors
Amazon Drops Price of Black Apple Watch Ultra 2 to $699.99 for Black Friday Amazon is taking $99 off a collection of Black Apple Watch Ultra 2 smartwatches this week, now priced at $699.99, down from $799.00. You will need to clip an on-page coupon in order to see these discounts at checkout.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.This sale beats the previous all-time low price by about $20, and Amazon has most of the new B... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Porsche Still Has No Imminent Plans to Launch Next-Gene... 26-11-24 16:42	MacRumors
Porsche Still Has No Imminent Plans to Launch Next-Generation CarPlay Despite 2023 Preview In late 2023, Porsche previewed what next-generation CarPlay could look like in its vehicles, with a pair of images showing a custom instrument cluster and more. However, the luxury automaker has yet to release any vehicles that support the software nearly a year later, and it sounds like it still has no imminent plans to do so. A spokesperson for Porsche today informed MacRumors that the automaker plans to maintain its current level of CarPlay integration in the "near term." Porsche suppor... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Amazon Takes $99 Off iPad Mini 7 With Return of All-Tim... 26-11-24 14:01	MacRumors
Amazon Takes $99 Off iPad Mini 7 With Return of All-Time Low Prices, Starting at $399.99 Amazon this week is providing record low prices on multiple models of the new iPad mini 7, starting at $399.99 for the 128GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $499.00. All of the deals on the iPad mini 7 in this article require you to clip an on-page coupon in order to see the discounts.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Amazon has all four colors of the 128GB W... Read the full article on MacRumors »
When to Expect New M4 MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac ... 26-11-24 13:08	MacRumors
When to Expect New M4 MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro Models Apple's fall 2024 Mac announcements have included new iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro models, all of which debuted with variants of Apple's M4 chip. Apple intends to update the rest of its Mac lineup with M4 series processors over the next 12 months, which will make it the first time that Apple has used the same chip generation across all of its Macs. This means we can expect new M4 versions of MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro models next year. Here's what the latest rumors tell us abo... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Faces Daily Fines in Brazil Over App Store Paymen... 26-11-24 12:41	MacRumors
Apple Faces Daily Fines in Brazil Over App Store Payment Restrictions Brazil's antitrust regulator has ordered Apple to remove App Store restrictions on third-party payment systems and allow developers to market alternative payment options for in-app purchases. Apple has 20 days to comply or face daily fines of $43,000. The ruling by the Council for Economic Defense (Cade) comes in response to a 2022 complaint filed by MercadoLibre, Latin America's largest e-commerce platform. The company accused Apple of abusing its monopolistic position by requiring dev... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Intelligence Faces Complex Approval Process in China 26-11-24 12:00	MacRumors
Apple Intelligence Faces Complex Approval Process in China Apple is experiencing challenges as it attempts to launch Apple Intelligence in China, with regulators cautioning that foreign companies face a "difficult and long process" for approval unless they partner with local firms, according to a new Financial Times report. A senior official at the Cyberspace Administration of China told the FT that foreign device makers would find a "simple and straightforward approval process" if they utilize already-approved large language models (LLMs) from Chi... Read the full article on MacRumors »
OpenAI Adds SearchGPT Option to Apple's Shortcuts App 26-11-24 02:51	MacRumors
OpenAI Adds SearchGPT Option to Apple's Shortcuts App The newest version of the ChatGPT app from OpenAI adds a new "Open SearchGPT" option to the Shortcuts app on the iPhone and iPad. For those that have access to SearchGPT, tapping on the shortcut launches the ChatGPT app and invokes the web search feature. OpenAI added ChatGPT Search to ChatGPT in late October, introducing improved AI-based internet searches. SearchGPT is meant to search the web "in a much better way than before," offering up links to relevant web sources along with more con... Read the full article on MacRumors »
You Can Now Upload Videos Directly to YouTube With iOS ... 26-11-24 02:30	MacRumors
You Can Now Upload Videos Directly to YouTube With iOS Share Sheet Integration YouTube this week reintroduced support for the iOS Share Sheet, which means that it's now possible to share videos from the iPhone Photos app and other video apps directly to YouTube. Using the YouTube Share Sheet integration automatically imports a video to YouTube, where it can be edited and then uploaded to YouTube Shorts. Sharing a video to YouTube via the Share Sheet was an option in a prior version of the YouTube app, but it was removed back in 2018. Until this week, there was no opti... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Instagram Adds Live Location Sharing to Direct Messages 25-11-24 22:37	MacRumors
Instagram Adds Live Location Sharing to Direct Messages Instagram today announced several updates for direct messages on its platform, including location sharing, nicknames, new sticker packs, and more. There's now an option to share a live location with a friend for up to one hour on Instagram, which can be used for locating friends when getting together in real life. There's also an option to pin a spot to a map for coordinating meetups.Instagram says that locations can only be shared privately in DMs, either in a chat with just one other ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Next-Generation CarPlay Images With Audi Logo Appear in... 25-11-24 21:38	MacRumors
Next-Generation CarPlay Images With Audi Logo Appear in EU Database Apple this month filed next-generation CarPlay images with the EU's Intellectual Property Office, as it seeks to protect the design of the upcoming software system there. It is yet another sign that next-generation CarPlay might finally be nearing launch, after a few redesigned icons for the system showed up in iOS 18.2 beta code earlier this month.Porsche's preview of next-generation CarPlay from December 2023 The images show various next-generation CarPlay instrument cluster and interface... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Black Friday Accessory Deals: Save on Chargers, Keyboar... 25-11-24 20:59	MacRumors
Black Friday Accessory Deals: Save on Chargers, Keyboards, and More We're officially in Black Friday week, and deals have begun in full force on Amazon and other retailers online. If you're looking for Apple products, our dedicated post on all the Apple Black Friday deals available now covers every Apple device on sale right now. In this article, we're focusing on accessories for smartphones and computers, as well as a few extras like LEGO sets on sale.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may rece... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Get Apple Watch SE for Just $149 During Amazon's Black ... 25-11-24 20:29	MacRumors
Get Apple Watch SE for Just $149 During Amazon's Black Friday Sale Amazon is discounting the Apple Watch SE to the new all-time low price of $149.00 this week, down from $249.00. This is about $20 cheaper than the previous record low price, and Amazon has the sale in two colors.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Specifically, you can get this sale in the Starlight Aluminum Case with Lake Green Sport Loop and Starl... Read the full article on MacRumors »
AirPods Pro 2 Get Massive $95 Discount for Black Friday... 25-11-24 19:00	MacRumors
AirPods Pro 2 Get Massive $95 Discount for Black Friday, Available For Just $153.99 Black Friday deals keep rolling in, and today we're tracking a new record low price on the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) on Amazon. You can get these headphones for $153.99, down from $249.00.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Before Black Friday 2024, these were typically priced around $189.99 on sale, so today's price is a massive discount on the AirPods... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Reportedly Plans to Remove iPhone's SIM Card Tray... 25-11-24 18:17	MacRumors
Apple Reportedly Plans to Remove iPhone's SIM Card Tray in More Countries Next Year Apple is planning to remove the physical SIM card tray on iPhones in more countries next year, The Information said today, in a report focused on the ultra-thin "iPhone 17 Air." However, the report did not mention any specific countries. In the U.S., all iPhone 14 through iPhone 16 models do not have a SIM card tray, and instead rely entirely on digital eSIM technology. Apple has yet to release any iPhones without a SIM card tray outside of the U.S., but it sounds like the change will final... Read the full article on MacRumors »
M4 iPad Pro Black Friday Deals Include Up to $200 Off a... 25-11-24 17:47	MacRumors
M4 iPad Pro Black Friday Deals Include Up to $200 Off at Best Buy iPad deals are in abundance this week, and this includes all-time low prices across the entire M4 iPad Pro lineup at Best Buy. The majority of these deals will require a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership, but there are some that are available to all shoppers.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.In total, you'll find as much as $200 off these tablets on Bes... Read the full article on MacRumors »
'iPhone 17 Air' Features Revealed in New Report: As Thi... 25-11-24 17:40	MacRumors
'iPhone 17 Air' Features Revealed in New Report: As Thin as 5mm, Single Speaker, and More The Information's Wayne Ma and Qianer Liu today published an in-depth report about the "iPhone 17 Air," revealing several new details about the device. The report said prototypes of the device have a thickness of between 5mm and 6mm, which would make it the thinnest iPhone ever. In comparison, iPhone 16 models are 7.8mm thick and iPhone 16 Pro models are 8.25mm thick.Due to this ultra-thin design, some design compromises are necessary.The device currently lacks a physical SIM card t... Read the full article on MacRumors »
First iPhone 17 Pro Design Leak Claims Surprising Retur... 25-11-24 17:07	MacRumors
First iPhone 17 Pro Design Leak Claims Surprising Return to Aluminum, Rectangular Camera Bump, and More Apple's iPhone 17 Pro and ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro Max will offer "significant design changes," The Information's Wayne Ma reports. The two flagship ‌iPhone 17‌ models will be the first high-end iPhones to feature an aluminum frame since the delineation of the iPhone lineup into Pro and non-Pro models. In recent years, lower-end ‌iPhone‌ models such as the iPhone SE and iPhone 16 have featured aluminum frames. Until the release of the iPhone 15 Pro, high-end ‌iPhon... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Black Friday Accessory Sales Include Low Prices o... 25-11-24 15:54	MacRumors
Apple Black Friday Accessory Sales Include Low Prices on AirTag, iPhone 16 Cases, and More Black Friday is just four days away, and big discounts are in full swing across the Internet and in select retail locations. In this article, we're focusing on Apple accessories like the AirTag, iPhone 16 cases, MagSafe chargers, and more.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.AirTag Starting with the AirTag 4-Pack, Amazon has the tracking accessory multi-pack fo... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Announces 2024 App Store Awards Finalists, Includ... 25-11-24 15:00	MacRumors
Apple Announces 2024 App Store Awards Finalists, Including Kino Apple today revealed its 2024 App Store Awards finalists, including pro video camera app Kino, which is in the running for iPhone App of the Year. There are 45 finalists across 12 categories, including a first-ever Apple Vision Pro category. Apple said the awards recognize developers who delivered the "highest levels of user experience, design, and innovation" on the App Store this year.Kino was released earlier this year by Lux, the makers of the popular iPhone camera app Halide. ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Tim Cook at CEO Summit in China to Talk Supply Chain, T... 25-11-24 13:51	MacRumors
Tim Cook at CEO Summit in China to Talk Supply Chain, Trade Issues Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday made his third visit to China this year, ahead of a five-day supply chain conference with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and other corporate leaders (via Bloomberg). The Apple chief joined more than 20 global business leaders in meetings with Premier Li Qiang, including executives from Rio Tinto, Corning, and Charoen Pokphand Group. Chinese corporate leaders from Lenovo Group and ICBC were also present at the discussions, which focused on supply chain and trade matter... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Send and Receive RCS Messages on iPhone 25-11-24 12:49	MacRumors
Send and Receive RCS Messages on iPhone Rich Communication Services (RCS) is a messaging standard Apple adopted in iOS 18 that is significantly enhancing the messaging experience between iPhone and Android devices. Think of it as SMS 2.0 – a major upgrade to the traditional text messaging we've been using for years. Key Features of RCS Apple's decision to embrace RCS came last year after persistent persuasion from Google, which has been championing RCS adoption worldwide – and with good reason. Compared to MMS and SMS, the s... Read the full article on MacRumors »
6 Best Black Friday Mac Deals for 2024 24-11-24 16:21	MacRumors
6 Best Black Friday Mac Deals for 2024 Black Friday 2024 is just a few days away, and you can already find the year's best prices on nearly every Mac at Amazon. Specifically, this includes the new M4 iMac, M4 MacBook Pro, and the M2 and M3 MacBook Air. We've also included a great deal on the Apple Studio Display.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.All of the deals shared below can be found on Amazon... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Here Are the Latest AirTag 2 Rumors, Including No Recha... 24-11-24 15:15	MacRumors
Here Are the Latest AirTag 2 Rumors, Including No Rechargeable Battery Apple released the AirTag in April 2021, so it is now over three and a half years old. While the AirTag has not received any hardware updates since then, a new version of the item tracking accessory is rumored to be in development. Below, we recap rumors about a second-generation AirTag.Timing Apple is aiming to release a new AirTag in mid-2025, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.From his Power On newsletter last week:In May, I reported that Apple is working on a new AirTag — c... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Has 'No' Plans Yet for AirPods Max 2 With 'Meanin... 24-11-24 15:11	MacRumors
Apple Has 'No' Plans Yet for AirPods Max 2 With 'Meaningful' Changes While this should come as no surprise given that Apple just updated the AirPods Max in September, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today said that Apple currently has "no concrete plans" to update the headphones again "in a meaningful way." "I expect the company to keep the Max headphones around for the foreseeable future in their current form," he added.AirPods Max received only two changes in September, including a USB-C charging port instead of Lightning, and new color options. The headphones... Read the full article on MacRumors »
iOS 19 Rumors: More ChatGPT-Like Siri, Some New Feature... 24-11-24 14:29	MacRumors
iOS 19 Rumors: More ChatGPT-Like Siri, Some New Features 'Postponed' iOS 19 is not expected to be announced until June 2025, but the software update's first major new feature has already leaked. In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated his previous report that said iOS 19 will introduce a "more conversational Siri" powered by "more advanced large language models." He said this upgrade will make Siri more like OpenAI's ChatGPT, allowing the assistant to "handle more sophisticated requests."Apple will likely unveil the revamped ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
'Wolfs 2' Nixed at Apple TV+ Because Director 'No Longe... 23-11-24 22:15	MacRumors
'Wolfs 2' Nixed at Apple TV+ Because Director 'No Longer Trusted' Apple While the action comedy film "Wolfs" recently became the most-viewed movie in Apple TV+ history, plans for a sequel have been canceled. In an interview shared by Deadline today, Wolfs director Jon Watts said he canceled the sequel because he "no longer trusted" Apple as a creative partner.Watts told the publication that Apple made a last-minute decision to pivot away from widely releasing the movie in theaters, without discussing that decision with him in advance. He also said that Appl... Read the full article on MacRumors »
New MacBook Pro Speakers Are Most Affordable to Repair ... 23-11-24 17:36	MacRumors
New MacBook Pro Speakers Are Most Affordable to Repair Since 2015 For the first time in nearly a decade, Apple is able to repair individual MacBook Pro speakers without replacing other components too. In a memo shared with Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers this week, Apple said it is offering speakers as standalone repair parts for the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips. This is the first time Apple has made individual MacBook Pro speaker parts available since 2015.For all MacBook Pro mod... Read the full article on MacRumors »
7 Best Black Friday iPad Deals for 2024 23-11-24 15:44	MacRumors
7 Best Black Friday iPad Deals for 2024 We're less than one week away from Black Friday on November 29, and Best Buy and Amazon currently have all-time low prices across Apple's entire iPad lineup. This includes Apple's 9th and 10th generation iPad, iPad mini 7, iPad Air, and iPad Pro.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Most of the deals in the list below can be found at Best Buy, but ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Top Stories: AirTag 2 Rumors, Black Friday Deals, and More 23-11-24 15:00	MacRumors
Top Stories: AirTag 2 Rumors, Black Friday Deals, and More 2024 may be winding down, but things are still busy in the Apple universe as the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear with massive deals while we're also tracking a number of rumors about upcoming Apple products. This week also saw several operating system updates from Apple to address some security issues, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more!AirTag 2 Rumored to Launch Next Year With These New Features It's been over three years since Apple debuted it... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple's Smart Home Command Center: What We Know So Far 23-11-24 01:20	MacRumors
Apple's Smart Home Command Center: What We Know So Far Apple is working on a new Home accessory that is designed to serve as a central hub or "Command Center" for smart home management. The Apple TV and the HomePod are already home hubs and almost all Apple devices can control a HomeKit setup, but Apple is designing an all-in-one home management product to make control even easier. This guide aggregates everything that we know about Apple's smart home hub.Design Apple's upcoming smart home product will somewhat resemble an iPad, and it wil... Read the full article on MacRumors »
iFixit Shares M4 MacBook Pro Teardown 22-11-24 23:35	MacRumors
iFixit Shares M4 MacBook Pro Teardown Repair site iFixit today shared a teardown video of the M4 Pro MacBook Pro, giving us a look inside of the machine. Apple didn't make any external design changes to the ‌MacBook Pro‌ models, but iFixit was hopeful for repairability improvements. Unfortunately, the M4 Pro ‌MacBook Pro‌ that iFixit took apart was almost identical to the M3 ‌MacBook Pro‌, which means Apple kept almost the same internal design as well.The M4 Pro ‌MacBook Pro‌ has a la... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Tap to Pay on iPhone Now Available in New Zealand 22-11-24 21:41	MacRumors
Tap to Pay on iPhone Now Available in New Zealand Apple this week expanded Tap to Pay on iPhone to New Zealand, which means independent sellers, small businesses, and other merchants in the country can use an ‌iPhone‌ as a contactless payment terminal. With Tap to Pay on ‌iPhone‌, an ‌iPhone‌ is able to accept payment using Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets thanks to NFC technology. Transactions are encrypted and Apple does not have information about what is purchased or ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
iPhone 17 and 'iPhone 17 Air' Expected to Lack 5x Optic... 22-11-24 20:04	MacRumors
iPhone 17 and 'iPhone 17 Air' Expected to Lack 5x Optical Zoom Lens Next year's iPhone 17 and all-new "iPhone 17 Air" will not have a 5x optical zoom lens, according to Korean publication The Elec (via 9to5Mac). The report said the tetraprism camera system that enables 5x optical zoom will remain exclusive to the Pro models in next year's iPhone lineup, meaning that it would only be available on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.Of course, with the iPhone 17 Air expected to be very thin, this is no surprise.In the iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16 ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Begins Selling Refurbished iPad 10 From $299, But... 22-11-24 18:42	MacRumors
Apple Begins Selling Refurbished iPad 10 From $299, But Amazon Has an Even Better Deal Apple today began selling certified refurbished iPad 10 models through its online store in the U.S. for the first time since the device was released in October 2022. Apple lowered the iPad 10's starting price to $349 in the U.S. in May, and the refurbished models are discounted by an additional 15%, bringing the starting price down to $299. 256GB models are also available for $419, down from $499 brand new.The refurbished iPad 10 models are not yet available in any other... Read the full article on MacRumors »
The MacRumors Show: Our November Tech Changes 22-11-24 17:47	MacRumors
The MacRumors Show: Our November Tech Changes On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through some of the biggest changes in our personal Apple ecosystems this month.Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos We discuss alterations in behavior motivated by the likes of AirPods malfunctions, better library management in music streaming services, the iPhone 16 Pro's improved battery life, and a desire for smaller devices. Have you made any changes to your setups recently? Let us know in the comments. ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Review: KUXIU's iPad Magnetic Charging Stands Make Your... 22-11-24 17:30	MacRumors
Review: KUXIU's iPad Magnetic Charging Stands Make Your Screen Float and Power Up As someone who regularly uses my M4 iPad Pro as an extended Mac display via Sidecar and often plays around with Apple's Universal Control feature, finding the perfect iPad stand that will sit pretty on my constrained desk space has become something of a hobby. With this in mind, KUXIU's Pro MAX line of magnetic charging stands promises to solve two persistent iPad stand issues that frequently crop up: Positioning and power. I've spent several weeks testing their X33 Pro MAX, X36 Pro MAX, a... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Preparing for MacBook Pro Models With OLED Displays 22-11-24 17:20	MacRumors
Apple Preparing for MacBook Pro Models With OLED Displays Apple has encouraged its display panel suppliers to scale up their investments in laptop-sized OLED displays, Taiwanese research firm TrendForce said in a press release this week. This revelation comes as Apple prepares to launch its first MacBook Pro models with OLED displays, which are likely still a few years away. In line with previous reports, TrendForce said Apple plans to begin using OLED displays for MacBooks between 2026 and 2027.LG and Samsung will likely be Apple's two major ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple TV+ Releasing Next Week's 'Silo' Episode Early 22-11-24 16:25	MacRumors
Apple TV+ Releasing Next Week's 'Silo' Episode Early The next episode of Apple TV+'s award-winning sci-fi series "Silo" will be released early. Apple previously announced that new "Silo" episodes would be released on Fridays, but the third episode of the second season will instead be released on Wednesday, November 27. Apple has likely bumped up the date so that people can watch the episode during the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28.As astute Apple TV+ viewers know, this actually means the episode should be available to... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Black Friday Deals Available Now: AirPods, iPads,... 22-11-24 14:28	MacRumors
Apple Black Friday Deals Available Now: AirPods, iPads, and More Black Friday 2024 is less than one week away, and as always the next few days will be the best time of the year to shop for great deals. Right now, this includes big savings on popular Apple products like AirPods, Apple Watch, MacBook Air, iPad, and more.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Specifically, in this article we're sharing all of the Ap... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Indonesia Wants Larger Apple Investment to Lift iPhone ... 22-11-24 14:15	MacRumors
Indonesia Wants Larger Apple Investment to Lift iPhone 16 Ban The Indonesian government is pushing Apple for a higher investment than its recently proposed $100 million before it will consider lifting its ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country, according to statements from government officials on Thursday. Industry minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita has held internal meetings to discuss Apple's proposal, but a ministry spokesperson reportedly said that the government expects more substantial commitments from the company."From the government's ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
EU Closes Antitrust Probe Into Apple's Ebook App Store ... 22-11-24 13:41	MacRumors
EU Closes Antitrust Probe Into Apple's Ebook App Store Rules The European Commission has ended its antitrust investigation into Apple's App Store rules for ebook and audiobook apps, following the withdrawal of a complaint by an ebook distributor. Originally launched in June 2020, the investigation was sparked by a complaint from Rakuten's Kobo subsidiary. Kobo had argued that Apple's mandatory 30% commission on App Store purchases made it virtually impossible to operate profitably while competing with Apple Books, which isn't subject to the same fee ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple's Browser Rules Stifle Innovation on iOS, Says UK... 22-11-24 12:48	MacRumors
Apple's Browser Rules Stifle Innovation on iOS, Says UK Regulator Apple's restrictions on mobile browsers are limiting innovation and holding back new features that could benefit iPhone users, according to provisional findings published today by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). In its report, the CMA's independent inquiry group determined that Apple's Safari browser policies prevent competing browsers from implementing certain features, such as faster webpage loading technologies. The investigation also revealed that many UK app developer... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Belkin Recalls BoostCharge Pro Power Bank With Apple Wa... 22-11-24 03:45	MacRumors
Belkin Recalls BoostCharge Pro Power Bank With Apple Watch Charger Due to Fire Hazard Belkin last month voluntarily recalled the BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K (model BPD005). The company said it will be offering a full refund to all customers who purchased the product. In its recall notice, Belkin said a manufacturing defect can cause the battery in the power bank to overheat, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.Belkin has advised customers to immediately stop using the product:If you have purchased the Belkin BoostCharge ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Will Apple Make a TV? What to Know as Rumors Resurface 22-11-24 01:09	MacRumors
Will Apple Make a TV? What to Know as Rumors Resurface Between 2011 and 2014, there were a glut of rumors suggesting that Apple was working on an Apple-branded television set, which would disrupt the TV industry. No such product ever emerged, but now the TV rumors are back.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Apple 'Evaluating' a TV According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is "evaluating" the "idea of making an Apple-branded TV" set as part of its new smart home push. Apple is investing resources into the smart home a... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Working on 'LLM Siri' for 2026 Launch 21-11-24 22:15	MacRumors
Apple Working on 'LLM Siri' for 2026 Launch Apple is working on a smarter version of Siri that employees have taken to calling "LLM ‌Siri‌," reports Bloomberg. Apple is designing the more capable ‌Siri‌ to better compete with chatbots like ChatGPT, with plans to utilize "advanced large language models." A chatbot version of ‌Siri‌ would be able to hold ongoing conversations, much like ChatGPT. Apple wants customers to be able to better converse with the personal assistant, with ‌Siri‌ respondin... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Black Friday Deals Hit Beats Headphones With Up to 52% Off 21-11-24 21:05	MacRumors
Black Friday Deals Hit Beats Headphones With Up to 52% Off Beats is joining in on the Black Friday discount frenzy, with up to 52 percent off select headphones, earbuds, and speakers on Amazon. You'll find many of the same prices at other retailers like Best Buy as well.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.This sale includes major discounts on products like the Beats Studio Buds, which have hit $79.99, down from ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple in 2025: Home Hub, iPhone SE 4, AirTag 2, New iPa... 21-11-24 20:56	MacRumors
Apple in 2025: Home Hub, iPhone SE 4, AirTag 2, New iPads, and More Barring any surprises, Apple is not expected to release any more new hardware before 2024 ends. Apple is rumored to have many product announcements planned for the first half of next year, though, including an all-new smart home hub, the iPhone SE 4, an AirTag 2, an updated iPad Air, an iPad 11, and updated MacBook Air models. Below, we recap rumors about all of those upcoming products.Home HubApple's all-new smart home hub is expected as early as March.The hub is expected to fe... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 208 With Bug F... 21-11-24 20:55	MacRumors
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 208 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser. ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ 208 includes fixes and updates for CSS, JavaScript, Rendering, Scrolling, Web API, Web Authentication, Web Extensions, Web Inspector, and WebRTC.The current ‌Safari... Read the full article on MacRumors »
AirPods Pro 2 Hit New Low Price of $159.99 for Black Fr... 21-11-24 19:58	MacRumors
AirPods Pro 2 Hit New Low Price of $159.99 for Black Friday Black Friday deals keep rolling in, and today we're tracking a new record low price on the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) on Amazon. You can get these headphones for $159.99, down from $249.00.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.These are typically priced around $189.99 on sale, so today's price is a massive discount on the AirPods Pro 2. The AirPods Pro 2 w... Read the full article on MacRumors »
WhatsApp Gains Voice Message Transcripts 21-11-24 19:32	MacRumors
WhatsApp Gains Voice Message Transcripts Popular Meta-owned messaging app WhatsApp today announced a new transcription feature that's designed to provide you with a transcript of a voice message received from a friend or family member. WhatsApp says that voice message transcripts are designed for instances when you're in a loud place and can't stop to listen to a traditional voice message. Transcripts are created on-device, are end-to-end encrypted, and aren't shared with WhatsApp.WhatsApp users can go to Settings > Chats &... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Billie Eilish Again Named Apple Music's Artist of the Year 21-11-24 17:04	MacRumors
Billie Eilish Again Named Apple Music's Artist of the Year Apple today announced that Billie Eilish has been named Apple Music's Artist of the Year in 2024 for her "extraordinary impact" throughout the year. Eilish receives a physical Apple Music Award featuring a custom 12-inch silicon wafer."Since day one, Apple Music has supported my music and artistry, and I am both honored and humbled to receive this recognition as Artist of the Year this many years into my career," said Eilish. Apple featured Eilish's music in its 2018 holiday season ad w... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Anker Kicks Off Massive Black Friday Sale With Up to 50... 21-11-24 16:53	MacRumors
Anker Kicks Off Massive Black Friday Sale With Up to 50% Off Sitewide, Free Gifts With Purchase, Mystery Boxes, and More Anker today kicked off its big Black Friday sale, which is set to run through December 9. This sale includes notable discounts on portable chargers, USB-C hubs, cables, and more.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Anker. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.There are a few bonus offers during this event as well, including free gifts with orders over certain spending thresholds. If you spend $89 or mor... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Satechi Previews Mac Mini Hub With SD Card Slot, Three ... 21-11-24 16:37	MacRumors
Satechi Previews Mac Mini Hub With SD Card Slot, Three USB-A Ports, and Up to 4TB Storage Slot Well-known Apple accessory maker Satechi today previewed a hub for the new Mac mini that will enhance the computer in a variety of ways. First, the hub adds three USB-A ports to the Mac mini, after Apple went all-in on USB-C and Thunderbolt ports on the latest models.Second, the hub gives the Mac mini an SD card slot, which is something it otherwise lacks. Just like on the Mac Studio, it is a front-facing slot.Third, the hub includes an NVMe enclosure that allows you to add an SSD w... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Sonos Black Friday Sale Has Year's Best Prices on Ace H... 21-11-24 16:26	MacRumors
Sonos Black Friday Sale Has Year's Best Prices on Ace Headphones, Arc Soundbar, and More Sonos today kicked off its annual Black Friday sale, and this year you'll find up to 40 percent off the company's most popular devices. This includes the new Sonos Ace headphones, Arc soundbar, Roam 2 portable speaker, and more.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Sonos. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.All discounts in this sale have been automatically applied, so you don't need to enter a coupon code... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Get $80 Off Apple Watch SE ($169) and Apple Watch Ultra... 21-11-24 16:09	MacRumors
Get $80 Off Apple Watch SE ($169) and Apple Watch Ultra 2 ($719) in Amazon's Black Friday Sale We're just over one week away from Black Friday, and today big discounts have hit the Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra 2 on Amazon. You'll find $80 off select configurations of each device, with prices starting at just $169.00 for the 40mm GPS Apple Watch SE, an all-time low price.Apple Watch SE Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Am... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Seeks to Dismiss U.S. Department of Justice's Ant... 21-11-24 15:41	MacRumors
Apple Seeks to Dismiss U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Lawsuit In March, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and 16 states filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the company has an illegal monopoly in the smartphone market with the iPhone and the device's locked-down ecosystem. The lawsuit accuses Apple of broad anticompetitive conduct that affects everything from web browsers and messaging to apps and digital payments. According to the DOJ, Apple has made it harder for consumers to switch between smartphone platforms, blocked the dev... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Amazon Discounts USB-C AirPods Max to $499.99 for Black... 21-11-24 14:58	MacRumors
Amazon Discounts USB-C AirPods Max to $499.99 for Black Friday Amazon today has the USB-C AirPods Max on sale for $499.99 in four colors, down from $549.00. This early Black Friday deal is a solid price on the 2024 headphones, and only a few dollars different when compared with the previous record low price.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Colors available on sale include Blue, Midnight, Orange, and Starlight. M... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Pay to Be Treated Like a Bank With Federal Scruti... 21-11-24 14:35	MacRumors
Apple Pay to Be Treated Like a Bank With Federal Scrutiny in the U.S. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized a new rule that will bring Apple Pay and other major digital wallet services under the same oversight as banks. The CFPB today announced that, effective 30 days after its publication in the Federal Register, digital payment platforms processing over 50 million annual transactions in U.S. dollars will be subject to federal supervision. ‌Apple Pay‌ is one of the most widely used digital wallets in the United States and fa... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Announces 2024 Black Friday Event, Offering Up to... 21-11-24 14:10	MacRumors
Apple Announces 2024 Black Friday Event, Offering Up to $200 Gift Card Apple's annual four-day Black Friday through Cyber Monday shopping event is returning on Friday, November 29 through Monday, December 2 in many countries, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the U.K., and others. During the event, customers can get an Apple gift card with the purchase of an eligible product. In the U.S., for instance, Apple is including gift cards worth between $25 and $200 with the purchase of an eligible iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple W... Read the full article on MacRumors »
iOS 18 Photos App Redesign: Two Months Later, Users Sti... 21-11-24 13:13	MacRumors
iOS 18 Photos App Redesign: Two Months Later, Users Still Divided When Apple released iOS 18 in September, it introduced an overhauled Photos app, dropping on users the biggest change to photo management on iPhone since the app's introduction. MacRumors forums users have been particularly vocal about the redesign – some have praised the AI features, but others have called for a return to the simpler interface of iOS 17. The company has made much of Apple Intelligence, so it's no wonder that at the center of Apple's overhaul is an attempt to leverage AI ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
iPhone Base Models Remain Best-Sellers Despite Pro Max ... 21-11-24 12:21	MacRumors
iPhone Base Models Remain Best-Sellers Despite Pro Max Appeal Apple's base model iPhones have collectively accounted for 42% of its smartphone sales this year, but iPhone Pro Max devices stand as the best-selling individual model, according to new data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP). The report reveals an interesting sales distribution across Apple's iPhone lineup, but the data needs to be interpreted carefully owing to Apple's tiered product strategy. That's because the company sells several generations of base model iPhones simu... Read the full article on MacRumors »
20+ Ways to Free Up iPhone Storage 21-11-24 00:37	MacRumors
20+ Ways to Free Up iPhone Storage If your iPhone or iPad is full, there are several things you can do to claw back storage space. In this guide, we run through several options and methods available to free up storage on Apple's iOS and iPadOS devices. Keep reading to learn what they are. Every new iPhone and iPad model comes with a set storage capacity ranging from 64GB to 1TB for iPhones, and 64GB to 2TB for iPads. While it's always a good idea to buy a model with the biggest storage you can afford, depending on your usage... Read the full article on MacRumors »
As Apple Prepares to Launch Home Hub, Amazon Debuts New... 21-11-24 00:08	MacRumors
As Apple Prepares to Launch Home Hub, Amazon Debuts New Echo Show With 21-Inch Display Amazon today announced the launch of two new Echo Show devices, both of which have large displays. The Echo Show 15 has a 15-inch display and is a replacement for the original Echo Show 15, while the even bigger Echo Show 21 has a 21-inch display. For those unfamiliar with the Echo Show, it is Amazon's smart home control device, serving as a way to control smart home products. According to Amazon, the Echo Show 21 has nearly double the viewing area of the Echo Show 15. Like other Echo Show ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
T-Mobile Learns From Past Breaches, Manages to Stop New... 20-11-24 23:26	MacRumors
T-Mobile Learns From Past Breaches, Manages to Stop New Attack U.S. carrier T-Mobile recently managed to thwart a major network breach before customers were impacted, reports Bloomberg. Hackers were able to get into edge-routing infrastructure, breaching a router owned and operated by T-Mobile. T-Mobile was able to detect the suspicious activity, blocking hackers from further accessing its systems. There were apparently attempts at getting deeper into the T-Mobile network, but T-Mobile was able to catch the intrusion early so no customer data was compr... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Facebook Messenger Gains Siri Integration, Audio and Vi... 20-11-24 22:57	MacRumors
Facebook Messenger Gains Siri Integration, Audio and Video Voice Messages and More Facebook today announced several updates for its Messenger platform, introducing Siri call integration, new AI features, support for HD video calls, and audio and video voice messages. iPhone users can now ask ‌Siri‌ to make a call or send a message through the Messenger app. "Hey ‌Siri‌, send a message to [person] on Messenger" will now work for hands-free calls. This is a feature that Apple has offered for some time, but Messenger did not support it until now.Faceb... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Here's What Else to Expect From Apple Before 2024 Ends 20-11-24 22:10	MacRumors
Here's What Else to Expect From Apple Before 2024 Ends 2024 is quickly coming to a close, but Apple still has some software updates and other remaining items on its agenda to get through. Below, we outline some of the key things to expect from Apple through the remainder of the year. Apple's four-day Black Friday-Cyber Monday offer should return next week. In the U.S. last year, Apple offered up to a $200 gift card with select products. Keep track of our own Black Friday deals roundup for more savings on Apple products.Apple previously ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Get Apple's 10th Gen iPad for Just $279.99 on Amazon 20-11-24 20:19	MacRumors
Get Apple's 10th Gen iPad for Just $279.99 on Amazon We're ramping up to big Black Friday deals next week, but you can still find all-time low prices on multiple products right now. Today we've already covered great discounts on M3 MacBook Air, M4 MacBook Pro, and Apple Watch Series 10, and now Amazon has a new record low price on the 10th generation iPad.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.The 64GB Wi-Fi iPad ha... Read the full article on MacRumors »
iOS 18.2 Introduces 'All Rings Closed' Activity Awards ... 20-11-24 20:08	MacRumors
iOS 18.2 Introduces 'All Rings Closed' Activity Awards for Apple Watch As spotted by Mohammad Aldarawish and others, the upcoming iOS 18.2 and watchOS 11.2 updates add new "All Rings Closed" activity awards for the Apple Watch. Apple Watch users can earn these awards for closing all three Move, Exercise, and Stand/Roll rings for 100 days, 365 days, 500 days, and 1,000 days, and at every 250-day interval above 1,000 days. One person showed off an impressive 3,250-day award, and tomorrow will be the 3,500-day mark since the Apple Watch launched in 2015, so anyon... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Watch Series 10 Hits New Low Price of $329.99 on ... 20-11-24 20:05	MacRumors
Apple Watch Series 10 Hits New Low Price of $329.99 on Amazon Black Friday deals continue to drop for the Apple Watch Series 10 on Amazon, with $69 off both 42mm GPS and 46mm GPS models. All of these deals have been applied automatically and do not require any coupon codes.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 10 for $329.99, down from $399.00. This one is available in... Read the full article on MacRumors »
M4 MacBook Pro Black Friday Deals Arrive Early With Up ... 20-11-24 19:28	MacRumors
M4 MacBook Pro Black Friday Deals Arrive Early With Up to $250 Off Select Models Following a few all-time low prices on the MacBook Air this morning, Amazon is now discounting multiple M4 MacBook Pro models to new low prices ahead of Black Friday. Many of these require you to clip an on-page coupon in order to see the final deal price at checkout.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Prices start at $1,399.99 for the M4 14-inch MacBook Pr... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Releases Fourth Betas of iOS 18.2 and More With G... 20-11-24 19:05	MacRumors
Apple Releases Fourth Betas of iOS 18.2 and More With Genmoji, Image Playground and ChatGPT Integration [Update: Public Betas Available] Apple today seeded the fourth betas of upcoming iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 updates to developers for testing purposes, a week after releasing the third betas. Alongside the fourth betas of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac operating system updates, Apple has also seeded the third beta of watchOS 11.2. With today's updates, Apple is continuing to test the next phase of Apple Intelligence, with these features available for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS: Image Playground Image Playgroun... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Samsung Black Friday Event Begins With Huge Savings on ... 20-11-24 16:37	MacRumors
Samsung Black Friday Event Begins With Huge Savings on Monitors, TVs, and More Samsung has introduced early Black Friday deals this week, and you can find discounts on TVs, smartphones, monitors and memory, wearables, appliances, and more.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Notable deals this time around include multiple monitors and TVs at low prices, as well as deals on portable SSD accessories and memory. If you're shopping for the po... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Announces Shazam Has Identified More Than 100 Bil... 20-11-24 16:06	MacRumors
Apple Announces Shazam Has Identified More Than 100 Billion Songs Apple today announced that music recognition tool Shazam has identified more than 100 billion songs since it launched. Shazam started as an SMS service in the U.K. in 2002, and it became one of the first iPhone apps available on the App Store in 2008. Apple shared some fun comparisons for this statistic:- That's equivalent to 12 songs identified for every person on Earth. - A person would need to use Shazam to identify a song every second for 3,168 years to reach 100 billion. - That's mor... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Amazon Takes Up to $300 Off M3 MacBook Air With New All... 20-11-24 16:05	MacRumors
Amazon Takes Up to $300 Off M3 MacBook Air With New All-Time Low Prices Amazon today has knocked the price off of multiple M3 MacBook Air models, with as much as $300 off select computers. Prices start at $849.00 for the 13-inch M3 MacBook Air (16GB RAM/256GB), and also include multiple 15-inch models as well.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.All of these deals have been applied automatically and do not require an on-page... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Uber Adding Home Screen Widget on iPhone, UberXXL Optio... 20-11-24 15:43	MacRumors
Uber Adding Home Screen Widget on iPhone, UberXXL Option, and More Uber has announced that it will be releasing a Home Screen widget for the iPhone today, allowing users to request a ride in as little as two taps. The widget can display your saved addresses for home and work, or you can tap on the magnifying glass icon to quickly search for another address.We do not see the widget yet. It will likely be added in an update to the Uber app later today.The widget is one of several new features that Uber is introducing ahead of the busy travel season i... Read the full article on MacRumors »
How to Erase and Factory Reset Your Mac 20-11-24 13:52	MacRumors
How to Erase and Factory Reset Your Mac This article explains how to erase and factory reset your Mac if you plan to give it away, sell it, or trade it in. Apple silicon Macs and Intel Macs with a T2 security chip (2017-2020 models) have an "Erase All Content and Settings" option available in macOS Monterey and later. If you have an older pre-2017 Mac, it's a more convoluted process – follow this link instead to erase and factory reset your machine. Traditionally, wiping a Mac and returning it to factory settings involved manua... Read the full article on MacRumors »
AT&T Turbo Indicator Showing Up in iPhone Status Bar fo... 20-11-24 12:42	MacRumors
AT&T Turbo Indicator Showing Up in iPhone Status Bar for Subscribers AT&T has begun displaying "Turbo" in the iPhone carrier label for customers subscribed to its premium network prioritization service, according to reports on Reddit. The new indicator seems to have started appearing after users updated to iOS 18.1.1, but that could be just coincidence. Image credit: Reddit user No_Highlight7476 The Turbo feature provides enhanced network performance through prioritized data access, offering improved speeds and lower latency for activities like gaming and v... Read the full article on MacRumors »
'Control Ultimate Edition' Coming to Mac on February 12... 20-11-24 11:59	MacRumors
'Control Ultimate Edition' Coming to Mac on February 12, 2025 Remedy Entertainment has announced that Control Ultimate Edition will launch on Mac on February 12, 2025. The award-winning action-adventure game has garnered over 80 industry accolades since its 2019 debut, and two expansions in the intervening years have kept the franchise alive. The Ultimate Edition includes the base game alongside its two major expansions, "The Foundation" and "AWE," plus all post-launch updates. Inspired by the new weird literary genre, the supernatural third-person ac... Read the full article on MacRumors »
'Graykey' Tool Used by Law Enforcement Can Only Partial... 20-11-24 01:08	MacRumors
'Graykey' Tool Used by Law Enforcement Can Only Partially Unlock iOS 18 Devices Graykey, a forensics tool used by law enforcement officials to break into locked iPhones, has limited access to iOS 18 and iOS 18.0.1, 404 Media recently learned. The site secured documents that describe Graykey's functionality in-depth, giving us a look at what the device is capable of. Graykey parent company Magnet Forensics does not share information about the tool, and complete details about the devices that Graykey can unlock have not surfaced before.Most iPhones that run ‌iOS... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Instagram Tests Recommendations Reset for Fresh Start 20-11-24 00:12	MacRumors
Instagram Tests Recommendations Reset for Fresh Start Instagram parent company Meta today said that it is testing a new tool that's designed to allow users to reset their content recommendations for "a fresh start." Using the reset tool removes prior data that's used to power Explore, Reels, and Feed recommendations. Recommendations will start to personalize over time, providing content recommendations based on the content and accounts that users interact with. Using the reset option will provide users with an option to review the accounts the... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Google Rebrands Switcher App to Lure iPhone Users to An... 19-11-24 22:49	MacRumors
Google Rebrands Switcher App to Lure iPhone Users to Android Google today revamped its Switch to Android app for the iPhone and iPad, introducing a streamlined interface, a new icon, and changing the name to Android Switch as part of a rebranding effort to lure new ‌iPhone‌ users. The app is designed to make it easy for ‌iPhone‌ users to swap over to an Android-based device like a Google Pixel. It can transfer contacts, calendar events, photos, and videos, and it includes reminders to turn off iMessage to swap to RCS/SMS.Googl... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Ends Butterfly Keyboard Repair Program for MacBooks 19-11-24 21:50	MacRumors
Apple Ends Butterfly Keyboard Repair Program for MacBooks Apple's free butterfly keyboard service program for select MacBooks models ended late last week, nearly six and a half years after it launched. With the program now over, it is no longer guaranteed that customers with affected MacBook keyboards will be able to receive a free repair from Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. However, exceptions could be made.Below, we take a look back at Apple's butterfly keyboard problems that led to the program.The Butterfly Keyboard For ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
iPhone SE 4 With Apple's Own 5G Modem 'Confirmed' to La... 19-11-24 21:12	MacRumors
iPhone SE 4 With Apple's Own 5G Modem 'Confirmed' to Launch in March Barclays analyst Tom O'Malley and his colleagues recently traveled to Asia to meet with various electronics manufacturers and suppliers. In a research note this week, outlining key takeaways from the trip, the analysts said they have "confirmed" that a fourth-generation iPhone SE with an Apple-designed 5G modem is slated to launch towards the end of the first quarter next year. In line with previous rumors, that timeframe suggests the new iPhone SE will be announced in March, just like the curre... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Make Sure to Update: iOS 18.1.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1.... 19-11-24 19:52	MacRumors
Make Sure to Update: iOS 18.1.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities The iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 updates that Apple released today address JavaScriptCore and WebKit vulnerabilities that Apple says have been actively exploited on some devices. With the JavaScriptCore vulnerability, processing maliciously crafted web content could lead to arbitrary code execution. The WebKit vulnerability had the same issue with maliciously crafted web content, and it could lead to a cross site scripting attack.Apple says that it is aware of re... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Developer App Gains Custom Dark and Tinted Icons 19-11-24 19:51	MacRumors
Apple Developer App Gains Custom Dark and Tinted Icons Apple today updated the Apple Developer app that is available to the developer community, introducing a few new features that improve the app usage and navigation experience. For viewing videos in a topic or event, users can now choose between grid or list views for easier sorting. There are now custom dark and tinted appearances for the Apple Developer app on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, and the detail view for videos provides an indicator when a video has been fully watched, so it's simpler to ... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Card 3% Daily Cash Back Now Available From Two Mo... 19-11-24 19:36	MacRumors
Apple Card 3% Daily Cash Back Now Available From Two More Apple Partners Apple has partnered with select merchants to offer Apple Card users three percent Daily Cash back on their purchases, and two new companies were added to the partner list today. When purchasing goods and services from Booking.com and ChargePoint, ‌Apple Card‌ users will now get more cash back. Booking.com is a site for reserving flights, cars, cruises, and hotels, while ChargePoint sells charging equipment for electric vehicles and also offers more than 280,000 charging stations a... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Amazon Accessory Sales Include Apple Pencil Pro for $99... 19-11-24 19:28	MacRumors
Amazon Accessory Sales Include Apple Pencil Pro for $99 and Record Lows on iPad Pro Magic Keyboards We're tracking a few solid Apple accessory discounts in the lead-up to Black Friday this week, including deals on the Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard for M4 iPad Pro.Apple Pencil Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.In regards to the Apple Pencil Pro, you can get this stylus for $99.00, down from $129.00. Amazon also has the USB-C App... Read the full article on MacRumors »
Apple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 With Security Fixes 19-11-24 19:15	MacRumors
Apple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 With Security Fixes Apple today released macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, a minor update for the ‌macOS Sequoia‌ operating system. The 15.1.1 update comes three weeks after Apple released the ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.1 update. Mac users can download the ‌‌macOS Sequoia‌‌ update by using the Software Update section of System Settings.According to Apple's release notes, ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.1.1 includes security fixes. Details on the features that are included in ‌macOS Seq... Read the full article on MacRumors »

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